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Bankruptcy Hub

Welcome to the Bankruptcy Hub for Flight Attendants.

We understand that this is a challenging time, and we want to ensure you have easy access to the latest updates and information regarding the bankruptcy process. This Hub will serve as a central resource, providing you with timely news, important announcements, and answers to frequently asked questions as they become available.

We’re committed to supporting you with the information you need to navigate this process, and we encourage you to check back regularly for updates. Your well-being and understanding are our top priorities, and we’re here to help every step of the way.

We are compiling your questions as they come in and we are working to address them with management at our regularly scheduled meetings.

Submit your questions by emailing us: furlough@spiritafa.com

Latest Updates

Voluntary Furloughs

Voluntary Furlough Process (Section 16. B)

  • The voluntary furlough will be effective November 1, with six month and one year options.

  • While on VPF, you will continue to receive 50 approved credit hours toward health insurance for 2027.

  • Flight Attendants on voluntary furlough will be able to keep healthcare benefits at the same premium rates as active employees.

  • Flight Attendants currently on EVTO can bid for the voluntary furloughs.

  • At a minimum the bidding will be open until 12:00 EST of Monday, September 29th, thus allowing people have more time to talk with their families before making a decision.

  • It is important for those who are considering a voluntary furlough to recognize how flying may change after a furlough. Reserve coverage will go more senior, for example.

Involuntary Furloughs

Involuntary Furlough Process (Section 16. A)

  • Following award of the voluntary furlough, management will proceed with involuntary furlough in inverse order of system seniority up to the number announced in the WARN notices.

  • The involuntary furlough will be effective December 1.

  • A Flight Attendant on furlough shall retain the same medical, dental and life insurance on the same terms and at the same Flight Attendant contribution rates as Flight Attendants on active status for 90 days and on-line space available pass privileges for one year.

  • A furloughed Flight Attendant shall retain all seniority and longevity accrued prior to the time of furlough for a period not to exceed six (6) years. The Flight Attendant shall continue to accrue bid seniority while on furlough.

EVTOs

  • Flight Attendants currently on EVTO can bid for voluntary furloughs.

  • All remaining EVTOs may be cancelled after the voluntary furlough is counted. We are in the process of confirming this asap so you have the best information to weigh your options.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here you will find frequently asked questions about the bankruptcy and furloughs. We are compiling your questions as they come in and we are working to address them with management at our regularly scheduled meetings.

Submit your questions by emailing furlough@spiritafa.com

General FAQs

    • The company’s financial position forced fleet reductions and network restructuring as part of the bankruptcy. This, coupled with the conditions of the bankruptcy, drives the need for fewer Flight Attendants.

    • Voluntary Personal Furloughs (VPF) go into effect as of November 1, 2025.

    • Involuntary Furloughs go into effect December 1, 2025.

    • In both cases furloughs are determined by system seniority, not by base. VPF is awarded in system seniority order, involuntary furloughs are done in inverse order of system seniority.

    • Each Flight Attendant subject to furlough will be notified by email to their Company email address and by certified mail to their filed address with the Company.

    • No, there are no plans to close any bases at this time.

    • Currently, Spirit management does not plan to displace any Flight Attendants from their base.

    • Currently, Spirit management is not offering early retirement or buyout packages.

    • The intent of the VPF is to encourage as many senior Flight Attendants as possible to voluntarily take time away from work in order to create opportunities for more junior Flight Attendants to keep working. We will push the company to award as many voluntary furloughs as possible in order to reduce the number of involuntary furloughs required by management.

    • A Flight Attendant on VPF shall retain employee insurance and travel benefits and must continue to pay any employee portion (the same as active status) of such benefits during the voluntary furlough period.

    • A furloughed Flight Attendant shall receive pay for all vacation accrued up to the time of the (furlough) event.

    • Flight Attendants who have seniority that is senior to those subject to involuntary furlough may be awarded a Voluntary Personal Furlough (VPF). Those subject to involuntary furlough will not be awarded a VPF.

    • At the end of the awarded VPF period, unless you elect to bid for any VPF extension, you would return to duty. Unless management announces an additional number of furloughs, your return to work after six months will not mean someone else is subject to involuntary furlough.

    • At the end of an awarded VPF, unless you elect to bid for any VPF extension that may be offered by the company, you will return to duty.

    • VPFs return to duty at the end of their awarded VPF. In the event of a recall, Involuntary furloughs are recalled first. This would not impact the scheduled return of someone on VPF. Keep in mind, the Company is aware of the scheduled return of those on VPF.

    • If there is a need for more furloughs at the end of your VPF, management must announce a new furlough and go through the voluntary offering prior to implementing any additional involuntary furloughs.

    • Longevity: The period which begins on graduation from Initial Flight Attendant training and continues to accrue during active employment as a Flight Attendant. Longevity is used to determine pay scale and other benefits such as vacation.

    • Bid Seniority: Upon assignment to the line, a newly employed Flight Attendant shall have their bidding seniority date adjusted to the date of entering Initial Flight Attendant training. Bid seniority applies to what its called: bidding.

    • Voluntary Personal Furlough (VPF)

      • Flight Attendants on VPF retain all seniority and longevity accrued prior to VPF.

      • Flight Attendants continue to accrue bid seniority while on VPF.

      • Flight Attendants continue to accrue longevity for ninety (90) days from the date of VPF.

    • Involuntary Furlough

      • Furloughed Flight Attendants retain all seniority and longevity accrued prior to the time of furlough for a period not to exceed six (6) years.

      • Flight Attendants continue to accrue bid seniority while on furlough.

    • Yes, Flight Attendants on a leave of absence are subject to furlough.

    • Yes

    • Yes. While on VPF, you will continue to receive 50 approved credit hours toward health insurance for 2027.